Calvin Miller (runner)
# Calvin Miller (runner)

Calvin Miller (born 5 September 1996) is an American middle-distance runner who specializes in the 800-meter discipline. He ran collegiately at The University of Oklahoma. He is currently the NCAA Men's Division I Indoor Track and Field Big XII Champion for the 1,000-meter run with a time of 2:30:44.

## Early life

Miller was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma where he ran track and cross country. He is the son of Rick and Debbie Miller and has a brother, Jack. In high school, Miller served as president of the student council, he was a three-time Masonic Award winner and a member of Senior Council and National Honor Society. At the end of his senior year, Miller also won the prestigious Mr. Westmoore Award.

## Running career

### High school

Miller attended Westmoore High School. While at Westmoore he was the State Runner-up in the 4x800-meter and 800-meter his junior year. He would go on to win both events at State in his senior season. In 2013 he was awarded the OSSAA Academic All-State. He originally committed to Tulsa University but then said "nah" and switched to OU. Miller also ran cross-country in high school and was good at that too.

### Collegiate

Miller currently attends The University of Oklahoma and is on an athletic scholarship. He is a red-shirt Sophomore, majors in Chemistry. He also was a member of the President's Leadership Class at OU. While in college, Miller has competed in the 800 meter, 4x800-meter relay, 1,000-meter, and the mile run in indoor and outdoor track and field.

## Awards

Awards and Nominations :

| Year | Award | Category | Result |
| - | - | - | - |
| 2014 | OSSAA 6A State Championship | 4x800 meter relay | Runner-Up |
| 2014 | OSSAA 6A State Championship | 800 meter | Runner-Up |
| 2015 | OSSAA 6A State Championship | 4x800 meter relay | Won |
| 2015 | OSSAA 6A State Championship | 800 meter | Won |
| 2015 | Jim Thorpe Player of the Year Award | Track and Field | Won |
| 2018 | BIG XII Indoor Track and Field Championship | 1000 meter run | Won |
| 2018 | OU ESPYs | Breakout Athlete | Nominated |
| 2018 | OU ESPYs | Unsung Hero Award | Nominated |
